So, just as many of you are, I'm trying to figure out how I can get in on the EOS action and token distribution.
As I was reading the FAQ's, I see:
- Why can’t U.S. citizens, residents or entities purchase EOS Tokens?
It was decided that U.S. citizens, residents and entities should be excluded from purchasing EOS Tokens in the token distribution because of some of the logistical challenges associated with differing regulations in the many states of the United States of America. block.one does not believe that the distribution of EOS Tokens or the EOS Tokens themselves are securities, commodities, swaps on either securities or commodities, or similar financial instruments. The EOS Tokens are not designed for investment or speculative purposes and should not be considered as a type of investment. Nevertheless, U.S. citizens, residents and entities should not purchase or attempt to purchase EOS Tokens.
Is this a standard way to avoid any US compliance issues, just in case? Like, surely there are a lot of US Citizens on this thread/forum that will be acquiring EOS tokens.
On the EOS.io website:
US-IP detected, participation not allowed
Naturally, I'm looking for straightforward ways around this. I mean, I kinda thought all this crypto-currency stuff was designed to be anonymous, decentralized, and out of big-brother eyes... so any step-by-step insight would be much appreciated!
(I gotta think I'm not the only person who would benefit from some layman's talk on this)
Also, can someone explain the underlying relationship that will (if any) exist between Bitshares / BTS and EOS? Particularly as EOS is launching on the Ethereum blockchain, instead of Bitshares.
Like, is there enough correlation that it would just make sense to hold BTS?
If/when EOS gains value, so does BTS? Or Steem?
Or is EOS it's own thing entirely, and they just share some technology but not necessarily any coordination or correlation in the markets?
I know Dan from previously working together, and I want to "bet on Dan" -- just trying to figure out do I do that with BTS, Steem, or EOS?
WTF?
FTW!
HAHA - help a newbie make some sense of all the overlap here.
Thanks!